I try never to refuse anything related to fundraising for foundations, organizations that
benefit our service personnel, children's causes, retired people, combating illness,
or anything of a spiritual nature. That's my first priority. ~Daniel
The
Steven Siller/Tunnel To Towers foundation has set up a relief station
outside their offices on Staten Island. I encourage anyone who wants to
help out in this crisis to come down and volunteer, or go online and
donate. I believe in this foundation and am doing all I can to be a part
of this relief effort. At my upcoming concerts those who wish will have
a place to leave a donation with me. Also I will be accepting donations
by mail sent to me at: Daniel Rodriguez, PO box 90690, Brooklyn New
York, 11209. Please make checks payable to "T2T Hurricane Sandy Relief
Fund". Tunnel to Towers pledges that 100% of gross funds collected will
be used for those adversely affected. Daniel
Nicotra's benefit to help hurricane affected familes, Nov 28, 2012
Richard and Lois Nicotra again opened the doors of their hotels to Hurricane Sandy victims during a benefit dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn Wednesday night. They welcomed nearly 1,000 supporters at the Hurricane Sandy Relief dinner to benefit the Stephen Siller/Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Nicotra estimated that over $250,000 was raised.
Message from Daniel:
Dear Friends, I am back from my trip to Kandahar and I feel like a different person. It was definitely an experience of a lifetime and I will never forget my new found friends, Sgt. Andrews whose bright outlook and outgoing personality, enhanced our stay in Afghanistan. I also want to thank Sgt. Osan, Major Anderson, Col Cok, The Kandahar Fire Brigade and so many more.. They are heroes with honor and humility.
Our first day, we flew from Dubai and landed in Bagram, on the way to Kandahar. It was an eye opener to know that we have been flying over Iran and were now landing at a base just a stones throw from Pakistan. It was recommended that we not leave the plane, and soon enough we were off again on our way Kandahar.
We landed at dusk and were escorted single file to the main building on the airstrip called "Talaban's Last Stand" Named for the last stronghold of the Talaban. We were gathered in this concrete building that was riddled with bullet holes and almost immediately given instruction on the procedure for an RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) or "Rocket Attack". Informed by our host that they had two such attacks that very day, we knew that we were not in Kansas any more.
Our Home for the next two days was surrounded by 15 foot concrete walls as is every building on the massive base. Outside of every building and scattered everywhere are concrete bunkers and sand bag reinforced bunkers as a refuge for rocket attacks. That being said, the thought of attacks is farthest from the minds of our friends. It becomes commonplace and after the alert, its life as usual.
In our short 2 day stay in Kandahar we were taken on a whirlwind tour of the base and so many of the supporting teams of people that make up this small city in the desert. From the fire brigade to the signal core to the hospitals, USO and stress clinics, it is an amazing team of different nationalities and professionals all working together to do an impossible job in a most hostile place.
I have come to a new understanding and appreciation of our service men and women, the Afghan people and the radical group of extremists that threaten the balance. Daniel
"Building Homes for America's Bravest"
Gary Sinise Foundation & Tunnel To Towers Foundation
Daniel with Gary Sinise Aug 2013 Ceder Valley Iowa backstage at benefit concert
Aug 3, 2013: Cedar Valley shows love for Taylor Morris at Gary Sinise concert
Before Sinise even took the stage, another rousing ovation was given former New York City police officer Daniel Rodriguez.
The cheers reached a crescendo as Rodriguez sang “America the Beautiful” as flag artist Scott LoBaido speed-painted an American flag onstage that was auctioned off to a member of the audience for $5,000.
Jefferson City MO, July 27, 2012 benefit concert for Cpl. Tyler Huffman
Daniel supports this worthy organization by performing
at their annual golf classic/benefit in Long Island NY
2012 appearance Vetdogs.org
September 9-11, 2012 Brooklyn, NY.
"The Teen Kids News"Broadcast to 5 million kids in classrooms around the country,
to every ship in the navy, and to every military base in the world.
McKinley Junior High School’s September 11th Memorial dedication on the morning of Wednesday, May 16.
Students at Fort Hamilton Parkway school, who were toddlers when the attacks took place,
have been working on an elaborate mural unveiled as part of this dedication.
June 16, 2012 in New York City. John Ratzenberger, Tony Lo Bianco, Disney/Pixar present a special screening of "Brave" for children of our fallen military heroes, 9/11 survivors and the NYPD and NYFD.
Surprise appearance in Wisconsin
Cheryl Kirking with Daniel
Broadway marks 9-11 anniversary with tribute
Benefit concert for families of Pike River miners, Greymouth, New Zealand
2008 Holland Christmas tour
A portion of CD titled "I Believe" go to benefit "Hart voor Kinderen."
"A portion of proceeds go to making a home and family environment for orphans in South Africa. During the concert series we gave CD's to those who signed up to support "Heart for Children" and we were successful. The support we received from patrons at the concerts will make it possible to build 3 houses in South Africa that will house up to 6 orphans and a matron each. The matron will be the care giver and the organization will be a partner in the development and education of the orphans and, with Gods help, they will grow to become a new generation of educated leaders in a land that holds many of our worlds treasures. ~Daniel
http://hartvoorkinderen.nl/goodwill-ambassadeurs.html
Tippi Hedren's "Shambala"
Daniel visited Shambala in 2010
"I support Shambala and encourage all
my friends to do so as well. I have seen first hand how these amazing animals
are cared for and loved. Tippi has done this with hard work and a great
determination to give these great cats a home and a voice in a world that may
soon see the end of their kind in the wild." ~Daniel Rodriguez
Rotary
Salute to heroes event at the unveiling of the LEGO Freedom Tower. Daniel was presented
with a check by LEGOLAND California's president and general manager, John Jakobsen,
for the Verrazano Rotary Charitable Foundation. Each year, the Foundation donates money
to a variety of worthy causes in New York including St. Luke's Hospital and Multiple Sclerosis.
Some of the additional events, organizations & special causes Daniel supports
Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance, Jimmy V Foundation, Loma Linda Children's Hospital, A Silver Lining Foundation, Pinellas Youth Symphony, Duke Children's Hospital, Chicago's Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Chabad to Life Telethon, Fraternal order of Police, Singing Cop fights domestic violence at Edmen Chapel Wheaton WI., Iris Cantor Woman's Health Center, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, 2003 Benefit for MusiCares, Community Mayor's organization.
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